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Be part of irememberSG!  by nlbvaltb on 12th-Aug-2015 00:00

<img src="../uploadFileAnnouncements/iremember.jpg" border="0" align="left"> irememberSG is a nationwide initiative to collect, preserve and provide access on Singapore Stories to the community at large. It will be available in various platforms (including print, online, audio and video) for discovery and research. irememberSG invites individuals with strong interest in documenting the Singapore Stories to join us as a irememberSG volunteer. He/she is committed in sourcing valuable stories and memories about Singapore that contribute towards capturing the unfolding Singapore Stories. To find out more about irememberSG, <a id="faq" name="faq" onclick="javascript:null" href="javascript:executeCommand(document.forms['formMenu'], '/MainServlet', 'home', 'faq');">click here!</a>.

System Maintenance by nlstyl1 on 15th-May-2012 16:27

Dear Friends of the Library, please be advised that our portal will not be available on 15 May 2012 from 10pm to 2am due to a scheduled system maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

Only for our Friends of the Library! - "Like" irememberSG on Facebook and win! by nlstyl1 on 2nd-May-2012 15:16

The Singapore story is not simply a tale of one cityâ??s rise from third-world to the first. It is also enriched by every Singaporeanâ??s individual memories and our collective experiences. Whether it is memories of your carefree school days or the taste of your favourite childhood foods, let them live on for future generations at SingaporeMemory.sg. Simply log on to open your personal memory account and deposit your stories with us! Connect with us online! Find us on facebook.com/iremembersg and follow us @ twitter.com/iremembersg. Between 7 and 21 May, â??Likeâ?? us on Facebook and one lucky winner will stand a chance to win book vouchers worth $20! Help us start a viral movement! Invite your family and friends to be a fan of irememberSG Facebook page today!

Book Exchange 2012! @The Plaza, National Library Building on 28 April 2012 (Saturday) by nlstgt on 23rd-Apr-2012 10:54

Dear Friends of Library, after 2 weeks of collection, we are finally gearing up for the BIG exchange for this Saturday, 28 April 2012!!. Venue will be @The Plaza, National Library Building. We need several pairs of hands to help us in this mega national event. Shifts will be 7.30am-1.30pm, 12.30pm-6.30pm (more help needed for PM shift). **Meals/refreshments/water will be provided throughout. Please sign up via our Event Portal or you can register via sms to 96886839. Thank you very much for your support and we look forward to see you this Saturday, cheers! ^.^

Singapore International Water Week 2012 by nlstyl1 on 12th-Apr-2012 12:18

Dear Friends of the Library, We would like to extend this opportunity to you to be part of PUBâ??s Singapore International Water Week 2012! We would like to invite you to register your interest to be part of this prestigious event as a Liaison Officer. Experience firsthand knowledge and new developments of the fast evolving global market as you play host to conference delegates comprising of policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners at this global platform. You should be available between 28 June to 6 July 2012, and be able to attend training sessions which will be conducted in late May and June. Closing date for applications is 25 April 2012. To find out more, please email us at volunteer@nlb.gov.sg

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Collection Maintenance organised by Geylang East Public Library

We need volunteers to help us with our Collection Maintenance. You will be given a list of library items to be pulled out from the shelves. New volunteers are welcome. Training is not required. No experienced needed but matured volunteers who are aged 13 and above are preferred. Dress code will be polo t-shirt or round neck t-shirt and either dark long pants or jeans. Please refrain from using tops with any advertisement messaging. Please note we do not allow any slippers, shorts, miniskirts or skimpy clothing, as our volunteers are in an ambassadorial role. Please bring along a jacket if you are prone to the possible low temperatures in the library. Interested volunteers - please register as soon as possible. For more enquiries, do email to the officer-in-charge.

Time: 1st-Apr-2012 10:00 to 30th-Jun-2012 13:00
Roles: Administrative duties ( 4 ),

FOL Hours for Story-teller @SBPL [April - June 2011] organised by HQ

This is for the clocking in of hours by FOLs who has conducted story-tellling @SBPL.

Time: 1st-Apr-2012 10:00 to 30th-Jun-2012 13:00
Roles:

CCKPL regular duties Apr to Jun 12 organised by Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Choa Chu Kang Public Library requires volunteers for rotational duties of 1. user guides 2. gate 3. books collectors and 4. token redemption. One should be able to multi-task and handle patrons politely. User guide duties are to provide assistance to patrons at E-kiosks, Book Borrowing Stations and Catalogues. Gate duty is to look out any alarm trigger when patrons pass the gate. One has to call back the patron and bring them to the counter. Books collectors are to collect books not on the shelf (on the table, floor, on the mess-up trolley etc) and send them into the sorting room in 10mins. Collecting books has to be done every 20mins ie 2.20pm to 2.30pm / 2.50pm to 3pm / 3.20pm - 3.30pm 3.50pm -4pm and so on. Token redemption is to man a booth to assist readers with library's loan promotions. Dress code will be smart casual but strictly no slippers, sandals, shorts, mini skirts, bermudas or skimpy clothing. CIP student welcomed. No walk-in.

Time: 1st-Apr-2012 12:00 to 30th-Jun-2012 21:00
Roles: Miscellaneous roles ( 3 ),

Assistance need for DVD screening organised by Library@Esplanade

Assistance need for DVD screening

Time: 1st-Apr-2012 13:00 to 30th-Jun-2012 17:00
Roles: Administrative duties ( 1 ),

Loan Promotion Booth organised by Geylang East Public Library

We are seeking volunteers who assists us with the booth for GEPL loan promotion for the month of February. * Please take note for attire : No slippers, shorts and short skirt.

Time: 1st-May-2012 10:00 to 31st-May-2012 14:00
Roles: Event Assistants ( 2 ),

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